I stayed at the Toyoko Inn-Higashi Mikuni for 11 nights, and was very satisfied. I found the property well-maintained and the room very clean and easy to move around in for a business hotel. The bathtub was medium-sized (for Japanese standards), and had a large shower head above for the "rain shower" effect. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It's only a 1-minute walk from the Midosuji Metro line, and about 7 minutes to the JR Kyoto Line. There are various restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in the area. I also found a good dentist, ear doctor, and eye glasses shop on the walk to JR Higashi Yodogawa station. For long term stays, they clean the room every 4 days, but leave you clean towels hanging on your door every day. There is a washer and dryer for doing laundry just off the lobby that are cheaper than an outside laundromat. The only thing that could be better is the breakfast. However, it's included with the already very reasonable price, so you don't feel like you're throwing your money away by skipping it once in a while. I will definitely stay here again when I'm in Japan by myself again. By the way, if you're a yakitori fan, visit the Torikikozu shop in front of Higashi Mikuni station. You may have to wait a bit, but it's worth it.